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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-140
… the Longevity Service payment and to provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: … 03/31/2025 that was previously upward reallocated, whose salary at the time of the reallocation was equal to or … than the Job Rate of the lower graded position, and whose salary upon application of the October 2024 or April 2025 DC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-140-april-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … enter into written management agreements with agents for management services; these agreements must be approved in … failed to provide a safe and clean living environment for residents, and they misspent funds. Across the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His … predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the elderly.” “Zielinski and his … Attorney’s Office and the Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but … ridership. The MTA expects continued gradual ridership increases along with lower levels of fare evasion will bring … up to 74% of 2019 levels by 2026. With 4% fare and toll increases planned for August 2025 and March 2027, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… $222,000. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset … The COO and IT Department staff are responsible for maintaining detailed inventory records. Audit Summary … and up-to-date inventory records to properly account for IT assets. Although the School Board (Board)-adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline reinforces the need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York to hold public office as a trustee on the Mineola school board. He later served as a New York State Assemblyman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July … the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed … a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) for incoming students and provides support and enrichment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… because Medicaid eligibility files were not updated with MCO enrollment information in a timely manner, in some … and updated in a timely manner. DOH officials concurred with the recommendations and indicated that actions have been … claims that were not reviewed in detail were consistent with the overpayment rates for the 125 that were tested, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… today thanked Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature for enacting legislation authored by state Sen. Martin Golden … of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli said. "The new law provides for faster and earlier access to data relied on by state … sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the issues and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteOpinion 93-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (requirements of annual audit of by town board) TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 95-17
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer … This is response to your inquiry concerning the use, in a sewer district, of personal property owned by the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … and other proceedings: (a) for all services in each case of a misdemeanor or other offenses, including … present procedure, by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… 2017-18 state budget. The agreement provides new funding for education, affordable housing and clean water projects, … Still, the budget was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include … of the impact of spending, revenue and policy decisions in this budget is especially essential. My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… President and Congress would have significant implications for New Yorkers, including the elimination of the more than $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The stakes are high for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… a confession of judgment in the amount of $74,920.16 for stealing $274,920.16 in New York State pension benefits. … but we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to prosecute these crimes.” “Workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefits